Was Bill Taylor’s Testimony a Smoking Gun?

FEATURING MITCH JESERICH – Acting US Ambassador of Ukraine William Taylor’s testimony to House Committees conducting the impeachment inquiry into President Trump was so damning that lawmakers emerged saying they were stunned. Taylor confirmed the account by the original whistleblower who complained about Trump’s attempt to arrange for a quid pro quo with Ukraine, holding back military aid in exchange for political dirt on his rivals. But unlike the unnamed CIA officer, Mr. Taylor is a seasoned and veteran retired diplomat respected by both parties and over whom Trump has no leverage. Will his testimony be the smoking gun that breaks the dam of Republican support for Trump?

Mitch Jeserich, Pacifica Reporter, host of Letters and Politics heard on KPFA and KPFK; covering the impeachment inquiry, veteran journalist on DC politics.